**Daily Discovery Blog – December 2, 2024** Welcome to today's edition of the *Daily Discovery Blog* where we explore the newest wonders of science, technology, art, and culture as we enter the final month of the year. There is no shortage of interesting advancements and thought-provoking trends. Here's what we discovered today: 1. **Resurgence of space exploration: The beginning of a new era**

In 2024, space exploration is gaining worldwide attention. There are many missions that are pushing the limits of human achievement. NASA's Artemis II mission is scheduled to fly next year. It aims to orbit the moon and pave the way for the first crew to land on its surface in more than 50 years. But it's not just NASA. Private companies are racing to redefine space travel. SpaceX's Starship is close. The first orbital flight test is upon us as Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin plans its lunar mission, and space enthusiasts have never had much to wait! **Important findings:** This new wave of exploration isn't just about sending people into space. But it is also about sustainable technologies for long-term space habitation and the discovery of extraterrestrial resources. - ### 2. **Artificial Intelligence (AI): A Leap Forward To General Intelligence** 2024 is a big year for AI. While much of the world's attention has been focused on advances in large-scale language models like GPT-4, a hidden development is gaining traction: **general AI*. * Researchers are taking another step towards creating AI that doesn't just learn from data. but can also use reason Create new things and even think about understanding the world. Some experts predict that by 2027 we will see AI that can compete with human cognitive abilities.